John J Markiewicz's Page

Hometown:

Somers

I Live: (City, State)

Somers, New York, USA

Years in Fire/EMS:

26+

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

I had a need to do something for my community. At the time I was either going to join an Army reserve unit or the volunteer fire department. The Army and I could not come to terms, so I joined the fire department.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Somers Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

President / Administrator / Commissioner

Years With This Department/Agency

26

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.somersvfd.com

Second Department (if appl.)

Westchester County Fire Training Center

2nd Department Type:

Emergency Management

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Training Officer

Years With Second Department/Agency

4

Other Past or Current Departments:

Currently as a state fire instructor, I have the opportunity to teach leadership and instructor courses at the Fire Academy. As a county fire instructor I get to do hands teaching with the local fire departments, career, combination and volunteer.

My Training:

In excess of 1000 hours New York State training classes. In addition, 100's of hours of training from various federal, state and local agencies.

About Me:

Served in every line position from engineer to chief of the department. Served as department fire training officer for 16 years. This past December was elected fire commissioner for the Somers Fire District. Really enjoy riding motorcycles, current own three, two Hondas and one Harley.

Day Job:

Administrator, Dominican Sisters of Hope

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

In my free time I am an New York State Fire Instructor and a Westchester County Fire Instructor. Also teach defensive driving

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Manpower storages, morale and the lack of real quality leadership people.